The heritage of United Methodist Men is a most glorious one. The roots of Methodist Men are buried deep down in the heart of Methodism and find their source in the life and work of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. From the Holy Club at Oxford University to the societies and classes formed among Methodist Men in the ranks of the British army and navy to the Naval and Military Bible Society organized in 1779 by two men in Wesley's West Street Chapel to the impact of John Wesley's work among men and, especially the men of the British army was profound. Organized brotherhood groups began to spring up among the men of the army. Many of these men later chose ordained ministry as their vocation. Some of Wesley's earliest preachers were former soldiers. UMM Purpose: Helping men to grow in Christ, so others can know Christ. Lewis Memorial's UMM meets quarterly in the Fellowship Hall for dinner. Immediately after dinner we adjourn to the Sanctuary for Worship and Planning. We also have called business meetings, so watch the bulletin and Web calendar.